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Can a member of the House of Representatives can sit on as many committees as he or she chooses?
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The major portion of congressional business is handled by?
standing committees of the house of the house and senate
What committees are temporary house and senate committees formed to study key issues?
Conference Committees
What is the four types of Congressional Committees?
House standing committees Joint committees of congress && Senate standing committees
How do joint committees differ from conference committees?
Joint committees perform investigative or house keeping duties; Conference committees iron out differences in bills from both houses.
What is the maximum number of committees on which a house may serve?
6
What is the number of committees on which a house member may serve?
6
How many committees does each member of the house sit on?
on 2 standing committees
What is the maximum number o years a person can be a member of the house?
There is no maximum number of years...there are people in the house that have served for almost 60 years.
Can A member of the House of Representatives can sit on as many committees as he or she chooses.?
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Can the a member of the House of representatives can sit on as many committees as he or she chooses?
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How many committees are in each house?
The US House currently has 23 active committees of which three are special committees and 20 are standing committees, which are divided into 104 sub-committees. The US Senate currently has 17 standing committees, which are divided into 70 sub-committees.
Can a member of the House of Representatives can sit on as many committees as he or she chooses?
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What is the maximum number of terms a House of Representatives can do?
There is no maximum number of terms a member of the House of Representatives can serve. Representatives are elected for a two-year term, and there are no term limits on how many times they can be reelected. However, they must run for reelection in each term to continue serving.
Who can receive chairmanships in committees and subcommittees?
Members of Congress from either the Democratic or Republican parties can receive chairmanships in committees and subcommittees. The specific appointment of a chairman is typically made by the Speaker of the House for House committees, or by the majority party's leader for Senate committees. The selection process often takes into account a member's seniority, expertise, and party loyalty.
The major portion of congressional business is handled by who?
standing committees of the house of the house and senate
A bill may be sponsored by?
By a member of the House or Senate in the United States Congress. Committees are occasionally identified as sponsors of legislation as well.
